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Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome new addition to the neighborhood! Walking distance. Wine bar and restaurant with open air space and patio seating. Great wine and food.
16 residents recomanen
Wife and the Somm
3416 Verdugo Rd
16 residents recomanen
Awesome new addition to the neighborhood! Walking distance. Wine bar and restaurant with open air space and patio seating. Great wine and food.
Good local neighborhood hip bar with many beers on tap. Outdoor patio as well.
81 residents recomanen
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo Rd
81 residents recomanen
Good local neighborhood hip bar with many beers on tap. Outdoor patio as well.
Dunsmoor Bar
The Grant
I like this bar and restaurant! Period. And if you don't there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
100 residents recomanen
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York Blvd
100 residents recomanen
I like this bar and restaurant! Period. And if you don't there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
Plenty of people love this casual local bar. And if you don't, there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
148 residents recomanen
The Hermosillo
5125 York Blvd
148 residents recomanen
Plenty of people love this casual local bar. And if you don't, there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
Another popular casual watering hole and eatery on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
219 residents recomanen
The York
5018 York Blvd
219 residents recomanen
Another popular casual watering hole and eatery on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
Love this trendy al fresco bar in heart of Silverlake. Also has hidden hard-to-get-into room. Must be in the know. I've never been in that part and I still dig it.
89 residents recomanen
TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion Ave
89 residents recomanen
Love this trendy al fresco bar in heart of Silverlake. Also has hidden hard-to-get-into room. Must be in the know. I've never been in that part and I still dig it.
great bar, outdoor hang with live music in separate back room
98 residents recomanen
Zebulon
2478 Fletcher Dr
98 residents recomanen
great bar, outdoor hang with live music in separate back room

Food Scene nearby

locally sourced; al fresco dining $$
102 residents recomanen
Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado Blvd
102 residents recomanen
locally sourced; al fresco dining $$
Eagle rock eatery featuring organic salads, sandwiches, soups and great brunch options. I'm friends with the nice owners, too! ;-)
72 residents recomanen
Four Cafe
2122 Colorado Blvd
72 residents recomanen
Eagle rock eatery featuring organic salads, sandwiches, soups and great brunch options. I'm friends with the nice owners, too! ;-)
Yummy local Mexican food restaurant with some unusual options and great mole. Also full bar. Family friendly, too.
72 residents recomanen
CaCao Mexicatessen
1576 Colorado Blvd
72 residents recomanen
Yummy local Mexican food restaurant with some unusual options and great mole. Also full bar. Family friendly, too.
Our FAVE Italian restaurant! In nearby Silverlake. Great al fresco dining, too. And they have blankets. Super friendly staff. Great place for larger groups as well. Cool vibe.
121 residents recomanen
Speranza
2547 Hyperion Ave
121 residents recomanen
Our FAVE Italian restaurant! In nearby Silverlake. Great al fresco dining, too. And they have blankets. Super friendly staff. Great place for larger groups as well. Cool vibe.
Long time French staple in heart of Silverlake. Just the right does of haute. Great bar now, too.
431 residents recomanen
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
431 residents recomanen
Long time French staple in heart of Silverlake. Just the right does of haute. Great bar now, too.
Dimly lit, great couples spot for fine dining. hearty seasonal menu. love the vibe. Best for date night.
90 residents recomanen
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena Avenue
90 residents recomanen
Dimly lit, great couples spot for fine dining. hearty seasonal menu. love the vibe. Best for date night.
Healthy (no, really!) fast food Mexican cuisine. They even have a Kale Ceasar. Yum!
66 residents recomanen
Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion Ave
66 residents recomanen
Healthy (no, really!) fast food Mexican cuisine. They even have a Kale Ceasar. Yum!
Great restaurant and bar atmosphere. Bar is small but lively. Really fun for date night or friends. Great food, too! Definitely a fave spot in Los Feliz.
276 residents recomanen
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 residents recomanen
Great restaurant and bar atmosphere. Bar is small but lively. Really fun for date night or friends. Great food, too! Definitely a fave spot in Los Feliz.
Great walk-up counter at outside spot. Fuel up on caffeine and nibbles before hiking up to the Griffith Park Observatory or just around the dell.
133 residents recomanen
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell Dr
133 residents recomanen
Great walk-up counter at outside spot. Fuel up on caffeine and nibbles before hiking up to the Griffith Park Observatory or just around the dell.
Super al fresco modern dining option. Only been for brunch but serve all day/eve, too. Watch the trains go by! Modern middle-Eastern menu. Great decor.
51 residents recomanen
Momed Atwater Village
3245 Casitas Ave
51 residents recomanen
Super al fresco modern dining option. Only been for brunch but serve all day/eve, too. Watch the trains go by! Modern middle-Eastern menu. Great decor.
Second fave place to get pho and other yummy Vietnamese dishes. Friendly modern setting. Nice staff.
45 residents recomanen
Viet Noodle Bar
3133 Glendale Blvd
45 residents recomanen
Second fave place to get pho and other yummy Vietnamese dishes. Friendly modern setting. Nice staff.
Local Italian in brand new spot.
66 residents recomanen
All'Acqua
3280 Glendale Blvd
66 residents recomanen
Local Italian in brand new spot.
Voted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Fun & lively $$$. Need rez!
322 residents recomanen
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pl
322 residents recomanen
Voted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Fun & lively $$$. Need rez!
Love this trendy cool Italian restaurant and the food is really good too. Watch Fellini projected on the wall while you dine and learn Italian in the bathroom! DTLA
165 residents recomanen
Terroni
7605 Beverly Blvd
165 residents recomanen
Love this trendy cool Italian restaurant and the food is really good too. Watch Fellini projected on the wall while you dine and learn Italian in the bathroom! DTLA
Voted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Amazing al fresco setting with roll back roof. $$$. Definitely ask for table outside. Need rez!
54 residents recomanen
Redbird
114 E 2nd St
54 residents recomanen
Voted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Amazing al fresco setting with roll back roof. $$$. Definitely ask for table outside. Need rez!
Beautifully appointed trendy organic restaurant in Silverlake
45 residents recomanen
Kismet
4648 Hollywood Blvd
45 residents recomanen
Beautifully appointed trendy organic restaurant in Silverlake
Best Pizza on the east side on trendy York Blvd. Walk to other shops and bars.
103 residents recomanen
TOWN Pizza
5101 York Blvd
103 residents recomanen
Best Pizza on the east side on trendy York Blvd. Walk to other shops and bars.
trendy outdoor Mexican restaurant and bar vibe. Fun!
155 residents recomanen
Salazar
2490 Fletcher Dr
155 residents recomanen
trendy outdoor Mexican restaurant and bar vibe. Fun!
Fave new spot. Great Veg options and beautiful setting!
69 residents recomanen
Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake Blvd
69 residents recomanen
Fave new spot. Great Veg options and beautiful setting!
tiny - as in no tables - med spot with killer food. best for take out!
91 residents recomanen
Dune
3143 Glendale Blvd
91 residents recomanen
tiny - as in no tables - med spot with killer food. best for take out!
Great trendy eatery & cocktails; alfresco covered rustic art complex
52 residents recomanen
Manuela
907 E 3rd St
52 residents recomanen
Great trendy eatery & cocktails; alfresco covered rustic art complex
Best Pizza in east LA!
82 residents recomanen
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa St
82 residents recomanen
Best Pizza in east LA!
delish sandwiches at a cool spot in the heart of hip Frogtown along the LA River. Just a hop and a skip from us
28 residents recomanen
Wax Paper Frogtown
2902 Knox Ave
28 residents recomanen
delish sandwiches at a cool spot in the heart of hip Frogtown along the LA River. Just a hop and a skip from us
Great addition to downtown eateries. One of the best in LA imho. Opened 2018. Definitely make reservations in advance
51 residents recomanen
Bavel
500 Mateo St
51 residents recomanen
Great addition to downtown eateries. One of the best in LA imho. Opened 2018. Definitely make reservations in advance
Really great authentic Thai Food, made fresh. Tends to be on the spicy side! Amazing Tofu-Larb dish! Limited vegetarian options though. They deliver!
238 residents recomanen
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 residents recomanen
Really great authentic Thai Food, made fresh. Tends to be on the spicy side! Amazing Tofu-Larb dish! Limited vegetarian options though. They deliver!
Modern Glendale outpost of a Taiwanese chain known for its handmade soup dumplings & Chinese fare. We don't like to eat in (long lines, large, loud) but perfect for delivery on those nights you want to stay in and watch your fave film or series.
153 residents recomanen
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso Ave
153 residents recomanen
Modern Glendale outpost of a Taiwanese chain known for its handmade soup dumplings & Chinese fare. We don't like to eat in (long lines, large, loud) but perfect for delivery on those nights you want to stay in and watch your fave film or series.
Local sushi joint. Not world famous, but satisfies!
28 residents recomanen
Mia Sushi
4741 N Eagle Rock Blvd
28 residents recomanen
Local sushi joint. Not world famous, but satisfies!
Home-style Mexican food in sit down environment. Expect a wait if you go after 6pm, and families. It's a lively spot.
21 residents recomanen
La Cabañita
3445 N Verdugo Rd
21 residents recomanen
Home-style Mexican food in sit down environment. Expect a wait if you go after 6pm, and families. It's a lively spot.
Indian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters. Consistently tasty.
38 residents recomanen
BADMAASH Downtown LA
108 W 2nd St
38 residents recomanen
Indian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters. Consistently tasty.
Simple Vietnamese food. Nothing fancy, but fresh.
15 residents recomanen
Indochine Vien
3110 Glendale Blvd
15 residents recomanen
Simple Vietnamese food. Nothing fancy, but fresh.
solid ramen house. We love the "3 Kinds of Mushrooms' dish!
278 residents recomanen
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd
278 residents recomanen
solid ramen house. We love the "3 Kinds of Mushrooms' dish!
local simple pizza. Nothing special, but works in a pinch or for families on a budget.
7 residents recomanen
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria - Eagle Rock
2136 Colorado Blvd
7 residents recomanen
local simple pizza. Nothing special, but works in a pinch or for families on a budget.
Hands down, our fave breakfast spot! And lunch is good, too. Closed in evenings. WALKABLE from the Boat House! Just 3 blocks away.
70 residents recomanen
Lemon Poppy Kitchen
3324 Verdugo Rd
70 residents recomanen
Hands down, our fave breakfast spot! And lunch is good, too. Closed in evenings. WALKABLE from the Boat House! Just 3 blocks away.
NOTE: This place is called HAIL MARY PIZZA but for some reason the old name - Journeymen keeps coming up! Its in Atwater Village, not too far away! Amazing pizzas & salads and sides.
9 residents recomanen
Hail Mary Pizza
3219 Glendale Blvd
9 residents recomanen
NOTE: This place is called HAIL MARY PIZZA but for some reason the old name - Journeymen keeps coming up! Its in Atwater Village, not too far away! Amazing pizzas & salads and sides.
Great pizza and setting not far away
9 residents recomanen
Grá
1524 Pizarro St
9 residents recomanen
Great pizza and setting not far away
Great new addition to the neighborhood and walking distance! Terrific wine and food. Open air and patio seating.
16 residents recomanen
Wife and the Somm
3416 Verdugo Rd
16 residents recomanen
Great new addition to the neighborhood and walking distance! Terrific wine and food. Open air and patio seating.
Damian
2132 East 7th Place
Ditroit Taqueria
2117 Violet Street
Dine alfresco on the large back patio under an enormous tree. Formerly home to Cliff’s Edge, a Silverlake staple for 16 yrs. Lively scene.
22 residents recomanen
Bacari Silver Lake
3626 Sunset Boulevard
22 residents recomanen
Dine alfresco on the large back patio under an enormous tree. Formerly home to Cliff’s Edge, a Silverlake staple for 16 yrs. Lively scene.
125 residents recomanen
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset Blvd
125 residents recomanen
Sushi!
ikigai
Sushi!
Dunsmoor
Formerly called Lasa, now LASITA- this is a special Filipino rotisserie & natural wine bar located downtown. It’s wonderful!
12 residents recomanen
LASA
727 N Broadway
12 residents recomanen
Formerly called Lasa, now LASITA- this is a special Filipino rotisserie & natural wine bar located downtown. It’s wonderful!
Delicious neighborhood Portuguese restaurant. No reservations. Get there early.
Barra Santos
Delicious neighborhood Portuguese restaurant. No reservations. Get there early.
Situated along the LA River. Risotto, burgers, salads…
Lingua Franca
Situated along the LA River. Risotto, burgers, salads…
Hands down the best ceviche in town! One of our fave spots in Los Angeles- delicious food, amazing ambiance and inspired libations. A must!
Loreto
Hands down the best ceviche in town! One of our fave spots in Los Angeles- delicious food, amazing ambiance and inspired libations. A must!
Open 8:30-8, el Salvadoran Mex food. $
Salvamex Restaurant
1910 Cypress Ave
Open 8:30-8, el Salvadoran Mex food. $
Raw bar. Small cozy place, Rez recommended.
Queen St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, Estats Units d'Amèrica
Raw bar. Small cozy place, Rez recommended.
Izakaya sushi joint in the heart of trendy Silverlake
Budonoki
Izakaya sushi joint in the heart of trendy Silverlake
Thai food in Atwater Village
Holy Basil Market
Thai food in Atwater Village

Essentials

interesting ethnic market within walking distance!
48 residents recomanen
Super King Market 02
2716 N San Fernando Rd
48 residents recomanen
interesting ethnic market within walking distance!
Local specialty market with great prices and some organic options, too
1699 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 residents recomanen
Local specialty market with great prices and some organic options, too
Large upscale supermarket in the heart of Silverlake. Close by...
653 residents recomanen
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 residents recomanen
Large upscale supermarket in the heart of Silverlake. Close by...
Small, neighborhood, organic, health food market in Los Feliz
202 residents recomanen
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst Ave
202 residents recomanen
Small, neighborhood, organic, health food market in Los Feliz
Large organic market chain located in nearby Glendale. About 10 minutes away
306 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 residents recomanen
Large organic market chain located in nearby Glendale. About 10 minutes away

Everything Else

Neighborhood dry cleaners across the street from Gelson's and next door to Trader Joe's in Silverlake
Hyperion Cleaners Inc
2730 Hyperion Ave
Neighborhood dry cleaners across the street from Gelson's and next door to Trader Joe's in Silverlake
Once a month amazing swap meet (second Sunday of every month). Go early! Cool stuff!!
575 residents recomanen
Estadi Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
575 residents recomanen
Once a month amazing swap meet (second Sunday of every month). Go early! Cool stuff!!
great thai massage place is beautiful setting. The hot tea, orange slices and dates afterward are the best!
40 residents recomanen
The Raven Spa
2910 Rowena Ave
40 residents recomanen
great thai massage place is beautiful setting. The hot tea, orange slices and dates afterward are the best!
Great Korean Day Spa for women. Love this place.
28 residents recomanen
Olympic Spa
3915 W Olympic Blvd
28 residents recomanen
Great Korean Day Spa for women. Love this place.
Great grassy meadow suitable for lovers, families, picnics. Be cool & chill at the same time. Sadly, no dogs allowed.
70 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
70 residents recomanen
Great grassy meadow suitable for lovers, families, picnics. Be cool & chill at the same time. Sadly, no dogs allowed.
Great two-mile loop for jogging & walking. Less than 2 miles away!
9 residents recomanen
Reservoir
1700 Silver Lake Blvd
9 residents recomanen
Great two-mile loop for jogging & walking. Less than 2 miles away!
There's another one closer to us called the Lincoln Cypress station located at 370 W. Avenue 26th, Los Angeles 90031. Take this to DTLA or into Pasadena.
101 residents recomanen
Highland Park Station
203 N Ave 58
101 residents recomanen
There's another one closer to us called the Lincoln Cypress station located at 370 W. Avenue 26th, Los Angeles 90031. Take this to DTLA or into Pasadena.

Shopping

Great Silverlake boutique owned by the lovely Melissa. Find great women's fashion, jewelry, textiles and scarves.
11 residents recomanen
Lake
1618 Silver Lake Blvd
11 residents recomanen
Great Silverlake boutique owned by the lovely Melissa. Find great women's fashion, jewelry, textiles and scarves.
Trendy great boutique for jewelry, books, one-of-a-kind gifts, in Silverlake
15 residents recomanen
Ok Silver Lake
1716 Silver Lake Blvd
15 residents recomanen
Trendy great boutique for jewelry, books, one-of-a-kind gifts, in Silverlake

Sightseeing

Must see! The view from here is amaze.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 residents recomanen
Must see! The view from here is amaze.

Arts & Culture

Amazing iconic outdoor venue for concerts.
380 residents recomanen
Teatre Grec
2700 N Vermont Ave
380 residents recomanen
Amazing iconic outdoor venue for concerts.
Great LA musuem!
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 residents recomanen
Great LA musuem!
Great LA Musuem
401 residents recomanen
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central Ave
401 residents recomanen
Great LA Musuem
Great LA Musuem
695 residents recomanen
El Museu d'Art Contemporani
250 S Grand Ave
695 residents recomanen
Great LA Musuem
Brand new amazing LA Musuem. Must See!
1555 residents recomanen
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 residents recomanen
Brand new amazing LA Musuem. Must See!
animals
328 residents recomanen
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
328 residents recomanen
animals
Popular destination if you're into that kindof thing!
3326 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
3326 residents recomanen
Popular destination if you're into that kindof thing!
Amazing iconic outdoor venue for concerts.
1407 residents recomanen
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 residents recomanen
Amazing iconic outdoor venue for concerts.
Outdoor shopping experience with fountains, stores and restaurants. Mac store here, too. And movie theater.
642 residents recomanen
The Americana a Brand
889 Americana Way
642 residents recomanen
Outdoor shopping experience with fountains, stores and restaurants. Mac store here, too. And movie theater.